The Papua Provincial Government is strengthening its preparedness to face potential forest and land fires (karhutla) and drought during the dry season. Cross-sector coordination is being intensified to accelerate monitoring, prevention, and handling of potential disasters. This proactive approach aims to mitigate the impacts of the prolonged dry season expected to last until November. Authorities in Jayapura are prioritizing collaborative efforts to address the increasing risk of karhutla across Papua. The government is focused on early detection and rapid response to minimize environmental damage and protect communities. The anticipation comes as Papua braces for a potentially severe dry spell.